Re: Spider bites
Most spiders prefer not to bite example some tarantulas prefer to flick hairs instead the hairs are itchy as hell and can hurt iv'e been fortunate not to be flicked by my docile ones or as yet not been bitten my my docile/aggressive species.
The hairs off a tarantula are surposed to be like glass.
Spiders bites are alot like a Bee sting but high majority of people are allergic to a spider bite as a sting from a Bee ect which requires medical attention.
What a Tarantula Bite Looks and Feels Like
If a person gets bitten by a tarantula, the bite will probably feel like a bee sting, with pain in the area of the bite. It will look like a bee sting, too, with redness and some swelling. Because the tarantula's venom (poison) is weak, it's unusual to have more severe reactions involving other parts of the body.
What You Should Do
If you have been bitten by a tarantula, wash the bite with soap and water. If the bite hurts a lot, you can use pain medication. And placing an ice pack on the bit also will help.
What a Doctor Will Do
Allergic reactions to a tarantula's bite are unusual. But just like some people have allergic reactions to bee stings (like trouble breathing or feeling sick), some people may have allergic reactions to tarantula bites. If a doctor suspects that someone is allergic to a tarantula bite, he or she will treat the person with medicine to fight this reaction.
Last edited by jen1302; 08-04-2008 at 08:15 AM..
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